There are some 1.7 million hectares of planted forests in New Zealand, 90% of which are in radiata pine.
These forests are home to an estimated 24,220 kms of streams that, for most of the forest growing cycle, provide a source of high quality water to downstream users.
There is increasing pressure on our water resources, however with prudent stewardship and ongoing improvements to management practices, New Zealand’s forests will continue to provide sustainable sources of high quality water.
